Photo Album: Underpinning Installation in Scottsdale, Arizona

Foundation problems are more common than people might believe, and these types of issues can occur because of natural reasons, such as expansive, soil, or because of how old the house is. These Homeowners down in Scottsdale, Arizona, were struggling with some foundation problems all over the house; the issue was that the concrete slabs were sinking consistently, leaving a huge gap between the floor and the walls. After doing some research, the Owners decided to call Arizona Foundation Solutions for an efficient and permanent solution!

Symptoms of Foundation Problems - 1

As shown in this picture, the crack is right next to the door, where it's very visible to anyone around.

Symptoms of Foundation Problems - 2

The worst part of cracks appearing when there is a foundation problem is that if the main issue does not get addressed, those cracks will only expand, get deeper and more visible hurting your foundation and your wallet.

Underpinning Installation System: Protecting is Caring

Whenever our foundation experts are working on a project, they must ensure all surroundings will stay intact from any harm while finishing up the project, so they use plastic sheets to protect the area.

Underpinning Installation System: Distance is Key

How far or close each pier is from each other is crucial because depending on the distance from each other, the level of support might change. However, the location of the piers gets chosen by our engineering department based on the house's needs and the Homeowners' goals.

Underpinning Installation System: How Deep Shall We Dig?

Every foundation is different and needs different foundation support based on the current situation of the foundation; that is why every location and deepness for each pier is different, and we need to dig based on those factors among others.

Underpinning Installation System: Restricted Area

Whenever our foundation experts are on a project, they must prevent anyone in the area that there are deep holes close to the house to avoid any unfortunate accidents that might happen; that is why they use those yellow plastic stripes to let know everyone around be cautious where they go for their safety.

Underpinning Installation System: Who Chooses The Location of Each pier?

The location for each pier gets chosen by our engineering department with the help of the foreman in charge of the project to provide the best quality and support based on the house's needs and the Owner's goals.

Underpinning Installation System: Time to Cover the Holes

At this point of the process, our foundation experts are covering the holes with dirt and concrete chunks so they can pour new concrete into the hole to grind it down later and make I look smooth!

Underpinning Installation System: After Underpinning Process

As mentioned before, fresh new concrete got poured onto the holes, and then it got polished to get rid of any imperfections or irregularities!

Underpinning Installation System: After Underpinning

This is a different area of the house where piers got installed, and our foundation heroes cover the holes again. Thanks to Arizona Foundation Solutions, this family will no longer have foundation problems for a very loon time!